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Wednesday, November 18, 2015

A bit late but here is the complete version of the chart I designed a while ago and the small pouch I chose as a finish. All started after watching a DVD of one of my favorite period dramas, Emma. The initials in the left hand corner HS call for a Harriet Smith, Emma's protegee. 1815 in the opposite corner is... well, that's easy! just the year the novel was first published.
I am quite happy with the way the design and the pouch turned out. I use a lot of these small bags and pouches to keep my work tidy. My craft basket is usually quite a mess but these little thingies help.
Feel free to download and use the chart if you like it: just remember that people put time and love in designing, so please don't make copies of it. Just link back to this blog if you wish to share. Thanks!

Tuesday, November 3, 2015

I am finding Japanese embroidery really intriguing. And fun. My supplies arrived last week: some nice blue kogin fabric and a couple of sashiko beginner's kits. Of course I started with one of the kits, the easiest one :D It's supposed to "become" a couple of coasters. The most difficult part is keeping the tension somewhat regular, but overall it is really easy stitching. And very effective. I already look forward to trying something bigger, like a tablecloth. But I need to master the technique a bit more before moving on!!

Over the weekend I also worked on a little cross-stitch chart. I am afraid I watched the DVD of one of my favorite period dramas again :) and what came out is a small chart that a pupil from Mrs Goddard's school could easily have stitched. Once more it is going to be a needlebook or a pincushion... one can never have enough of these little things! I like the way it turned out and I thought I would share it with my friends on here... stitch by stitch so to speak, LOL!

I divided the chart in 3 parts and I attach the first part below. For the second, see you next week!

The finished design is 65 stitches wide x 48 stitches high, so you will need a small scrap of white linen (approx. 15 x 13 cm if you use 30ct). As for threads, I used some hand-dyed but a good match is listed below the picture.

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If you like my designs, just drop me an email :) I am happy to share some of them with friends and followers!Se vi piacciono i miei schemi, mandatemi un mail :) Sono felice di condividerne alcuni con altre ricamine!